NLU Delhi Research Associate Recruitment 2026 — MoHUA Project

About the Post

National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi) has invited applications for the post of Research Associate on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) funded project titled "Housing for All in Viksit Bharat: A Review of The Legal Framework and Procedural Bottlenecks to Optimise Affordable Housing in Delhi & Haryana". There is one post. The engagement is contractual for six months and can be extended further, subject to project requirements and performance.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold an LL.M. with specialisation (preferably Constitutional Law, Real Estate Law or Urban Development Law) from a recognised Indian or foreign university, with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade, and a good academic record. The notice also asks for demonstrable research work or publications and an interest in urban studies, urban development and the law, constitutional law, local land and municipal laws, real estate and allied areas. Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods, MS Office and data analysis tools, prior research-project experience and academic writing are desirable.

Pay

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month.

Application Fee

No application fee is prescribed in the notification. Candidates do not have to pay any fee to apply.

Age Limit

The notification prescribes no age limit for this post. (Any age range shown on this page outside the notification text is a site template default, not a condition of the advertisement.)

Selection Process

Applications will be screened first, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview. If a candidate does not hear from the University within two weeks after the deadline, the application may be treated as unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only through the NLU Delhi careers portal at https://careers.nludelhi.ac.in. Physical applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Candidates have to upload a cover letter of 200 words, a statement of purpose of 1000 words, details of the specialisation or area of their LL.M., a resume including publications, a sole-authored writing sample and a copy of the postgraduate degree. The last date for submission is 20 November 2026, by 11:59 PM.